Back in the 90s, Sun Volt played the Crowbar, and Richard Buckner was the opening act. Some Asshat was standing right in front of the stage blowing a harmonica right in Buckner’s face. You could even hear his off key noise being picked up by Buckner’s mic. several times between songs, Buckner asked the guy to stop, and the asshat just flipped him off. He even asked for security to make him stop and they did nothing. Finally, Buckner jumped off stage and grabbed the guy by the shirt, and THEN security finally stepped in and Buckner’s set came to a premature end.

About five years ago, Buckner played The Darkhorse and had a great show. During the break I bought him a drink and told him that I was glad to see the show was going much better than the one at the Crowbar. He said that he just about gave up on music after that show. He was flat broke and that idiot was almost the last straw.

[quote=“timauman, post:288, topic:2362”]Back in the 90s, Sun Volt played the Crowbar, and Richard Buckner was the opening act. Some Asshat was standing right in front of the stage blowing a harmonica right in Buckner’s face. You could even hear his off key noise being picked up by Buckner’s mic. several times between songs, Buckner asked the guy to stop, and the asshat just flipped him off. He even asked for security to make him stop and they did nothing. Finally, Buckner jumped off stage and grabbed the guy by the shirt, and THEN security finally stepped in and Buckner’s set came to a premature end.

About five years ago, Buckner played The Darkhorse and had a great show. During the break I bought him a drink and told him that I was glad to see the show was going much better than the one at the Crowbar. He said that he just about gave up on music after that show. He was flat broke and that idiot was almost the last straw.[/quote]

Hey all, I’m sure some of you remember that I make beats. I’ve come up with a new beat EP dedicated to State College, PA. It’s titled “This 1s For You State College” It consists of 5 beats I made while visiting State College. I hope you guys take the chance to listen to it, it’s about 8 minutes and 30 seconds long. Here are the links.

I never understood the appeal of REM. That was a dangerous opinion to have on campus in the early 90s.

I enjoy their music, but could never understand their lyrics or their “message”.

Funny story, to me at least. Way back when REM and The Replacements were on tour together for several shows, a guy I know played in a band that opened for some of the shows. He says the difference between Westerberg and Stipe is like having the devil on one shoulder talking to you and the angel on the other shoulder telling you do the opposite. I forget the content of that conversation. I’m assuming it had to do with drinking / drug use. Westerberg likely encouraged it while Stipe suggested taking better care of his body.

Anyone here this number from Phish’s new album? The Line. Catchy. lead guitarist Trey Attanasio and I have something in common. Vermonters busted for speeding in Whitehall, NY. He had weed, unfortunately, and got in a bit more trouble.

My wife tells me this is the new hot group, Lake St. Drive. One of weirdest band instrument groupings, stand up bass, trumpet and limited drum set. But this singer has real pipes. Seeing them in Burlington in November. Anyone hear of them? Doing Hall and Oates, Rich Girl, literally in a garage, with fans on the sidewalk.

I was ambivalent towards Phish until a restaurant that I was working part time was laid wasted by their fans. Hagar the Horrible had better manners and Pig Pen from Peanuts had better hygiene. I actually closed down after they left so we could clean the dining area and restrooms. Rumor around town was that their fans caused so many problems at their second show that Phish was blacklisted by the BJC

I was ambivalent towards Phish until a restaurant that I was working part time was laid wasted by their fans. Hagar the Horrible had better manners and Pig Pen from Peanuts had better hygiene. I actually closed down after they left so we could clean the dining area and restrooms. Rumor around town was that their fans caused so many problems at their second show that Phish was blacklisted by the BJC

I was a Dead Head, and their fans weren’t any better. And Stones fans? People got killed at their concert. Allman Brothers? I saw the Dead and The Allman Bros. at RFK Stadium many moons ago(the 70’s) and there were dozens of people running around naked. I think half the crowd was tripping. Phish sells tons of tickets. Remind me of The Dead in many ways. Yes, they certainly have the drug crowd. I haven’t seen them live. But it’s a catchy tune, hygiene of their fans notwithstanding.